Patents by Inventor Yuichi Abe

Yuichi Abe has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20260119815
    Abstract: The information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit for acquiring sensor information indicating a sensing result by a sensor that senses a space and environmental information regarding an environment of the space, a guide information acquisition unit for acquiring guide information indicating at least one of a shape of a target included in the space, a trajectory of movement of the target, a relationship between the targets, and a boundary in the space, a text generation unit for generating a text describing the space using the sensor information, the guide information, and the environmental information, and a text output unit for outputting the text generated by the text generation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2025
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi SHIBATA, Naoya Sogi, Makoto Terao, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Takuya Ogawa, Toshinori Hosoi, Tetsuaki Suzuki, Yuichi Abe, Shoko Wakizaka, Anri Sueyoshi, Shoichi Yonekura, Kensaku Onda, Eriko Kondo, Yuki Hanzawa, Eisuke Tsuda, Rie Iwasaki, Kazuto Takizawa, Takashi Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20260119816
    Abstract: The information processing apparatus includes a target detection unit for detecting a target existing in a space using sensor information indicating a sensing result by a sensor that senses the space, a target tracking unit for tracking the target detected by the target detection unit, a text generation unit for generating a text describing a trajectory of the target using a tracking result by the target tracking unit, environmental information regarding an environment of the target, and spatial information indicating the space, and an output unit for outputting an image representing a trajectory of the target in the space and the text generated by the text generation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2025
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi SHIBATA, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Takuya Ogawa, Toshinori Hosoi, Yuichi Abe, Shoko Wakizaka, Anri Sueyoshi, Shoichi Yonekura, Kensaku Onda, Eriko Kondo, Yuki Hanzawa, Eisuke Tsuda, Rie Iwasaki, Kazuto Takizawa, Takashi Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 12602619
    Abstract: A machine learning system and a machine learning method capable of selecting a pretrained model to be used in transfer learning in a short time without actually executing the transfer learning includes a pretrained model acquisition unit which acquires a pretrained model from a pretrained model storage unit storing a plurality of pretrained models obtained by learning a transfer source task under respective conditions; a transfer learning dataset storage unit configured to store dataset related to a transfer target task; a pretrained model adaptability evaluation unit configured to evaluate adaptability of each pretrained model acquired by the pretrained model acquisition unit to the dataset related to the transfer target task; and a transfer learning unit configured to execute, based on an evaluation result of the pretrained model adaptability evaluation unit, transfer learning using a selected pretrained model and the dataset, and outputs a learning result as a trained model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Masayoshi Ishikawa, Daisuke Asai, Yuichi Abe, Yohei Minekawa, Mitsuji Ikeda
  • Patent number: 12595974
    Abstract: A thermal device according to the present disclosure is a thermal device that utilizes latent heat of a phase transformation substance. The thermal device according to the present disclosure includes a ceramic container and a sealing portion. The ceramic container includes a phase transformation region in which the phase transformation substance is sealed, a frame region surrounding the phase transformation region, and a communication path configured to connect the phase transformation region with the outside. The sealing portion blocks the communication paths. The communication path is located in the frame region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventor: Yuichi Abe
  • Patent number: 12579778
    Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a pattern matching device capable of achieving matching processing that is characterized by involving a learning function even for a semiconductor pattern including a repetitive pattern, in particular. The pattern matching device pertaining to the present disclosure is provided with a learning unit for estimating a first correlation image having, as pixel values thereof, numerical values representing a correlation between a first image and a second image. The pattern matching device calculates a second correlation image having, as pixel values thereof, numerical values representing the correlation between a derivative image generated from the first image and the first image, and the learning unit performs learning so as to reduce the difference between the first correlation image and the second correlation image (refer to FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Liang Li, Wataru Nagatomo, Yuichi Abe
  • Publication number: 20250363641
    Abstract: A pattern matching apparatus includes a computer system configured to execute pattern matching processing between first pattern data based on design data and second pattern data representing a captured image of an electron microscope. The computer system acquires a first edge candidate group including one or more first edge candidates, acquires a selection-required number (the number of second edge candidates to be selected based on the second pattern data), acquires a second edge candidate group including the second edge candidates of the selection-required number, acquires an association evaluation value for each of different association combinations between the first edge candidate group and the second edge candidate group, selects one of the combinations based on the association evaluation value, and calculates a matching shift amount based on the selected combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: Liang LI, Yuichi ABE, Wataru NAGATOMO
  • Publication number: 20250321243
    Abstract: At least one processor included in an information processing system carries out: an acquisition process for acquiring a plurality of pieces of sensor data; a trajectory candidate generation process for generating trajectory candidates related to a target object with reference to pieces of sensor data that have been acquired in the past; a selection process for selecting pieces of sensor data indicating a position of the target object from among the acquired pieces of sensor data; a trajectory group generation process for generating a trajectory group of the target object in accordance with a correlation between the trajectory candidates; and an output process for outputting the selected pieces of sensor data and the trajectory group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Shibata, Takashi Takeuchi, Takuya Ogawa, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Hiroyoshi Miyano, Toshinori Hosoi, Yuichi Abe, Motoki Masaka, Shoko Wakizaka
  • Patent number: 12416718
    Abstract: The learning device learns the target detection model used in the radar device. The learning device includes an acquisition unit, a learning data generation unit, and a learning processing unit. The acquisition unit acquires a reception signal generated based on the received wave and a tracking signal generated based on the reception signal from the radar device. The learning data generation unit generates learning data using the reception signal and the tracking signal. The learning processing unit learns a target detection model that detects a target from the reception signal, using the learning data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Motoki Masaka, Takashi Shibata, Yuichi Abe, Kentarou Kudou, Masanori Kato, Shohei Ikeda
  • Patent number: 12412275
    Abstract: A pattern matching apparatus includes a computer system configured to execute pattern matching processing between first pattern data based on design data and second pattern data representing a captured image of an electron microscope. The computer system acquires a first edge candidate group including one or more first edge candidates, acquires a selection-required number (the number of second edge candidates to be selected based on the second pattern data), acquires a second edge candidate group including the second edge candidates of the selection-required number, acquires an association evaluation value for each of different association combinations between the first edge candidate group and the second edge candidate group, selects one of the combinations based on the association evaluation value, and calculates a matching shift amount based on the selected combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Liang Li, Yuichi Abe, Wataru Nagatomo
  • Patent number: 12381120
    Abstract: A circuit base of the present disclosure includes a base made of ceramic, a joint layer located on the base, and a metal layer located on the joint layer. The metal layer contains copper. The joint layer contains aluminum, silicon, and oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: Yuichi Abe, Takeshi Muneishi
  • Publication number: 20250177646
    Abstract: A puncture device includes: a housing having a contact surface configured to come into contact with skin of a living body; a needle member that includes a puncture needle and is movable relative to the housing along an axis of the puncture needle, the puncture needle being configured to protrude from the contact surface toward the skin; and an adjustment mechanism that is displaceable with respect to the housing and configured to adjust a puncture depth of the puncture needle with respect to the skin. The adjustment mechanism includes a movement preventing portion that abuts on an abutting portion of the needle member and is configured to prevent movement in a puncture direction when the puncture needle moves toward the skin to perform puncture of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2025
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Makoto HASEGAWA, Yuichi ABE
  • Patent number: 12292238
    Abstract: A heat dissipation member includes an intermediate member, a first member and a second member, each with a plate shape and made of a ceramic. The intermediate member includes a plurality of through holes each penetrating through a first surface and a second surface, of the intermediate member, located opposite to each other. The first member includes a first groove portion on a third surface of the first member, facing the first surface of the intermediate member. The second member includes a plurality of second grooves on a fourth surface facing the second surface of the intermediate member, and a heat source is arranged on a fifth surface located opposite to the fourth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventor: Yuichi Abe
  • Patent number: 12200414
    Abstract: The waterproof member of the present disclosure is a waterproof member comprising a waterproof membrane configured to prevent entry of water while permitting sound and/or gas to pass therethrough, and a support layer having air permeability in a thickness direction thereof, wherein the member has a joining region where the waterproof membrane and the support layer are joined, and a non-joining region where the waterproof membrane and the support layer are spaced apart from each other, the non-joining region is surrounded by the joining region when viewed in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the waterproof membrane, and a thickness of the support layer in the non-joining region is less than 100 ?m. The waterproof member of the present disclosure is, for example, a waterproof sound-transmitting member including a waterproof sound-transmitting membrane and a support layer for the membrane and having improved sound transmission characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tamao Fukushima, Yosuke Sugaya, Bunta Hirai, Yuichi Abe
  • Publication number: 20240327775
    Abstract: A training method for a machine learning model can be trained for predicting characteristics after cell culture. The training method for machine learning models includes first performing a cell culture experiment at least three times, in which a plurality of cell images are captured during or after cell culture, and after the cell culture, a plurality of pieces of characteristic information of cells of the plurality of cell images are acquired, and second using some or all of pairs combining the plurality of captured cell images and the characteristic information as training data. In the second step, information indicating a magnitude relationship of the plurality of pieces of characteristic information of the plurality of cell images is classified into at least three classes including large, medium and small classes, and some of the cell images of the large and small classes are trained as the training data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Mitsuji IKEDA, Makoto KATAGISHI, Yuichi ABE, Yohei MINEKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240230240
    Abstract: A thermal device according to the present disclosure includes a ceramic container, a fluid, and a sealing portion. The container includes an internal space, an opening portion connected to the internal space, and a communication path configured to connect the internal space and the opening portion. The fluid is located in the internal space. The sealing portion blocks the opening portion. The sealing portion includes a core portion and a flange connected to the core portion. The flange is bonded to the container around the opening portion. The core portion is located inside the opening portion. A portion of the core portion is in contact with the wall surface of the opening portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Naoya FUJITA, Yoshinori HIRANO, Yuichi ABE, Yutaka NABESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20240177333
    Abstract: In order to facilitate generation of teacher data and to detect position coordinates with high reliability, there is provided a localization apparatus including: a deep learning model trained by using training image data in which position coordinates desired to be detected are specified and teacher image data in which a pixel group representing a shape independent of a subject of the training image data is arranged at a position relative to the position coordinates desired to be detected; a position coordinate calculation unit calculating position coordinates by using inference image data output from the deep learning model, and a reliability calculation unit calculating reliability by using global information of the pixel group of the inference image data output from the deep learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Mitsuji IKEDA, Yasutaka TOYODA, Yuichi ABE, Makoto SATO, Haruhiko HIGUCHI, Masayoshi ISHIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240142179
    Abstract: A thermal device according to the present disclosure is a thermal device that utilizes latent heat of a phase transformation substance. The thermal device according to the present disclosure includes a ceramic container and a sealing portion. The ceramic container includes a phase transformation region in which the phase transformation substance is sealed, a frame region surrounding the phase transformation region, and a communication path configured to connect the phase transformation region with the outside. The sealing portion blocks the communication paths. The communication path is located in the frame region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Yuichi ABE
  • Patent number: 11969975
    Abstract: A protective cover member includes a laminate including: a protective membrane having a shape configured to cover an opening when the protective cover member is placed on the face of an object; a substrate film joined to the protective membrane; and a first adhesive layer configured to fix the protective cover member to the face, wherein an outer peripheral surface of the protective cover member has a step in a laminating direction of the laminate, a first portion of the protective cover member protrudes at the step more outward than a second portion of the protective cover member does when the protective cover member is placed on the face, the first portion being positioned farther from the face than the step, the second portion being positioned closer to the face than the step, and the protective membrane and the substrate film are positioned in the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuichi Abe, Tomohiro Kontani, Takeo Inoue, Bunta Hirai
  • Publication number: 20240133636
    Abstract: A thermal device according to the present disclosure includes a ceramic container, a fluid, and a sealing portion. The container includes an internal space, an opening portion connected to the internal space, and a communication path configured to connect the internal space and the opening portion. The fluid is located in the internal space. The sealing portion blocks the opening portion. The sealing portion includes a core portion and a flange connected to the core portion. The flange is bonded to the container around the opening portion. The core portion is located inside the opening portion. A portion of the core portion is in contact with the wall surface of the opening portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Naoya FUJITA, Yoshinori HIRANO, Yuichi ABE, Yutaka NABESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20230298310
    Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a pattern matching device capable of achieving matching processing that is characterized by involving a learning function even for a semiconductor pattern including a repetitive pattern, in particular. The pattern matching device pertaining to the present disclosure is provided with a learning unit for estimating a first correlation image having, as pixel values thereof, numerical values representing a correlation between a first image and a second image. The pattern matching device calculates a second correlation image having, as pixel values thereof, numerical values representing the correlation between a derivative image generated from the first image and the first image, and the learning unit performs learning so as to reduce the difference between the first correlation image and the second correlation image (refer to FIG. 1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Liang LI, Wataru NAGATOMO, Yuichi ABE